Chapter 176 Poor Health
Xie Qingran looked at his gloomy face, and the smile on her face faded a bit.
"Is the young master unhappy?"
She walked over and looked at Xiao Jue with some confusion.
Xiao Jue felt even more awkward looking at her like this.
"Do you care whether I'm happy or not?"
"The Crown Prince is my husband, so of course I care. I just don't know what I did to upset him?"
Xie Qingran has recently discovered that Xiao Jue's temperament is indeed somewhat strange. Although he is not as sinister as the rumors suggest, he is indeed very sharp-tongued and unpredictable. Sometimes he even sulks by himself for no apparent reason.
In both her past and present lives, Xie Qingran was considered a very perceptive person, but this man in front of her always left her at a loss.
Meeting Xie Qingran's questioning gaze, Xiao Jue's expression changed: "In your heart, I am the Crown Prince, your husband, right?"
"What else?" Xie Qingran really didn't understand what he meant, and looked at Xiao Jue with a confused expression: "Then what about the Crown Prince?"
"You're the boss!" Xiao Jue snorted coldly, turned his face away, and said no more.
this……
Seeing his erratic behavior, even the shrewd Xie Qingran was at a loss.
She could only sigh helplessly, then silently returned to the table to look at the account books.
"Your Highness, I will be going to the estate for a few days tomorrow, so I will need you to take care of things at home." Xie Qingran thought for a moment and then spoke up.
After taking the heart's blood, it's best not to leave it at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion; otherwise, it's easy to expose a flaw.
What are you doing at the estate?
Xiao Jue's words were clearly laced with hostility.
"The Emperor has bestowed several estates upon me. I have examined them carefully, but the accounts are unclear, so I must go and take a look myself."
“Your Highness, the children’s future careers will require money. These businesses must be managed well. Yanran will need a dowry when she gets married, and Ayu will also need businesses for her wedding. We, as their elder brother and sister-in-law, must make good plans for them.”
Xie Qingran raised her eyes, a hint of worry appearing in her usually cool gaze. Anyone who didn't know better would think these children were all her own.
Looking into Xie Qingran's eyes, filled with worry and sincerity, Xiao Jue felt increasingly that he was acting childishly.
He didn't like himself this way, but he didn't know why. In front of Xie Qingran, he always broke down so easily. Even though it wasn't a big deal, he just felt awkward in every way.
"Hmph, they're so lucky to have a sister-in-law like you!"
"Redwood, I'm tired, I need to rest!"
Xiao Jue shouted something to the outside.
Seeing Xiao Jue's displeased expression, Xie Qingran thought for a moment, then sighed helplessly, got up, and walked outside.
Where are you going?
Seeing that she was about to leave, Xiao Jue became a little anxious and subconsciously grabbed her wrist.
Xie Qingran was caught off guard and landed heavily on Xiao Jue's leg.
She was stunned for a moment, then realized there was something pressing against her from below, and her face flushed red instantly.
When Sequoia walked in, this was the scene he saw. He was completely dumbfounded and stood there, somewhat at a loss.
"Get out!"
Xiao Jue belatedly realized what was happening and yelled at Hongshan.
Sequoia then realized what was happening and quickly left.
"Your Highness...please let go of me first." Xie Qingran gently rotated her wrist and whispered a reminder.
With the person currently in his arms, how could Xiao Jue possibly let him go so easily?
He not only refused to let go, but also increased his strength, staring intently at Xie Qingran.
"The Crown Princess is always worrying about other things. Shouldn't she worry about our offspring now?"
Xiao Jue's gaze was direct, filled with longing and greed.
They are husband and wife, so whatever they do is only natural.
Seeing this, Xie Qingran got up somewhat shyly, but still straddled his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck: "Young Master, do you want a child?"
"you……"
Xiao Jue had only meant to scare her, but to his surprise, she didn't resist at all.
"Have you thought it through? Do you want to have my child?"
Xiao Jue's hands roamed restlessly over Xie Qingran's body, deftly slipping inside her clothes.
Xie Qingran nodded shyly and increased the pressure on her hands.
Xiao Jue understood, grabbed her bottom, stood up, and strode towards the bed.
A beautiful night...
Xie Qingran slept until noon for the first time ever, and when she opened her eyes again, she felt sore all over.
She had always thought that things between men and women were nothing more than disgusting and dirty, but she never imagined that they could be so tender and ambiguous.
Thinking of the tenderness of last night, Xie Qingran's cheeks instantly turned red, and even felt a little hot.
"Princess Consort, you're awake?"
Baozhu came in carrying a copper basin and looked at Xie Qingran with a teasing expression.
She boiled the water bucket by bucket last night, so no one knows better than her what happened between the two of them.
Seeing Baozhu's teasing look, Xie Qingran immediately understood everything. She rolled her eyes and said irritably, "You brat, hurry up and come here."
"Yes, the Crown Prince said that the Crown Princess was tired last night, so he told her to get plenty of sleep!"
Baozhu quickly came over and helped Xie Qingran with her washing and grooming, her mouth never stopping.
Hearing these inappropriate words, Xie Qingran blushed and rolled her eyes at Baozhu, but did not stop her from saying anything, only smiled gently.
Seeing Xie Qingran's shy appearance, Baozhu was genuinely happy. She had been worried that she would suffer after marrying into the family, but now, seeing Xie Qingran like this, Baozhu understood that Xiao Jue's vital parts should be intact, and he would certainly not wrong the Crown Princess!
Lunch was delivered to the room, but the dining table outside was unusually lively.
Xiao Yanran and Xiao Yu, the two little children, looked at Xiao Jue with curiosity: "Brother, where is sister-in-law? Why isn't sister-in-law here for dinner?"
"She ate in her own room." Xiao Jue was clearly in a good mood, and her tone was much lighter when she spoke to the two children.
The children might not know what had happened, but Qin Shi was an experienced woman, so seeing Xiao Jue like this, she immediately understood what was going on. She was also overjoyed: "Good, good! Pearl, quickly go and send some good food to the Crown Princess so she can have some nourishment."
Xiao Yanran looked at Qin Shi with concern: "Eldest sister-in-law, is second sister-in-law unwell?"
"No," Madam Qin smiled gently, "It's just that you'll soon have a nephew or niece."
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